V01 Passenger compartment water leak, front area

Fault diagnosisV01 Passenger compartment water leak, front area

When it is raining or after washing, there is water in the front of the passenger compartment.

Step	Test procedure	Result	Action
1	CHECK THAT THERE IS NO PENETRATION THROUGH THE WINDSCREEN Check the sealant on the windscreen See Test 7035A Fixed window glass (windshield and rear window) infiltration absence test	OK	Move onto step 2
1		No sealant	Renew the sealant, following the instructions See Test 7035A Fixed window glass (windshield and rear window) infiltration absence test End of diagnosis
2	WINDSCREEN CHECK Check the windscreen. In particular, visually inspect: the condition of the window the flatness of the support surface the flatness of the serigraphy	OK	Move onto step 3
2		Faults in the windscreen	Replace the windscreen Op. 7035A18 End of diagnosis
3	ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD DRAINAGE CHECK Check the drainage of the engine compartment bulkhead. In particular, check for dirt, leaves etc.	OK	Move onto step 4
3		Dirt in drains	Clean the drains. If necessary refit correctly End of diagnosis
4	ENGINE COMPARTMENT BULKHEAD CHECK Check the engine compartment bulkhead. In particular, ascertain: -presence of plugs the plugs are correctly fitted the rubber cable covers are fitted correctly the sealing is efficient correct assembly	OK	Move onto step 5
4		Faults in the engine compartment bulkhead	Restore the engine compartment bulkhead fitting and fixings End of diagnosis
5	CHECK CORRECT OPERATION Check that the fault is no longer present	OK	End of diagnosis
5		Fault persists	Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Parts & tools for this job For 1997 Alfa Romeo 156

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